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Sadiq Khan makes history by winning third term as Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as Mayor of London. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan gives speech after being elected London mayor for third term video

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London with 61.2% of the vote. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as London mayor

Sadiq Khan re-elected as Mayor of London for a historic third term. [ more ]

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UK: Tories lose ground as Sadiq Khan wins again in London DW 05/04/2024

Sadiq Khan of Labour Party wins third term as London mayor by a significant margin, dealing a blow to the Conservative Party. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan Heads for 3rd Term as London Mayor

Sadiq Khan set to win London Mayor election for a historic third term with a clear margin. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan's win heralds even bigger Labour victory at general election

Despite Tory confidence pre-counting, Sadiq Khan's victory in the London mayoral election surprised many, demonstrating the danger of premature assumptions. [ more ]

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Hainault stabbing devastating and appalling,' says London mayor Sadiq Khan

Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed devastation over the Hainault attack, praising emergency services. A 14-year-old died, and the suspect, armed with a sword, is in custody after being tasered. [ more ]

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Having a Mayor: We now have a Mayor!

Sadiq Khan wins a historic third term as London mayor. [ more ]

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Prime Minister urged to open investigation into gutter politics' Facebook groups

Rishi Sunak's failure to address Conservative-run Facebook groups' misconduct is criticized by Labour. [ more ]

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Stunning Labour triumphs in London and West Midlands leave Sunak reeling

Labour secured multiple victories in local elections, prompting challenges for the Conservative Party. [ more ]

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UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections DW 05/04/2024

Labour Party calls for general election after Conservative losses in local elections. [ more ]

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Moment Tory MP Natalie Elphicke walks across Commons floor to join Labour

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke crosses the floor to join Labour during PMQs in discontent with the government. [ more ]

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Britain's Conservatives trounced in local elections

Britain's ruling Conservative Party suffers significant losses in local elections, indicating a potential power shift in upcoming general elections. [ more ]

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Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour citing border security

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, criticizing the Conservative party's incompetence and division under Rishi Sunak's government. [ more ]

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Mental health services key to preventing violent crimes, says Khan

Cuts to mental health services contribute to violent crimes, preventable with proper treatment and addressing root causes. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan issues statement after sword attack near underground station

The Mayor of London responded to a sword attack in Hainault where a man with a sword attacked multiple people, including police officers. [ more ]

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Labour condemns party source's racist' West Midlands comment

Labour condemns racist comment by unnamed party source after losing support in Muslim areas. [ more ]

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Labour celebrates victories but loses ground in urban and heavily Muslim areas

Labour celebrates wins but concerns arise over urban areas performance. [ more ]

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UK's governing Conservatives suffer big losses in local elections as Labour appears headed for power

Labour Party gains ground in local elections, putting pressure on Conservatives and indicating possible victory in upcoming general election. [ more ]

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Starmer quizzes PM on two Tory MPs defecting to Labour

Labour leader questions government's effectiveness as a Conservative MP crosses over to Labour. [ more ]

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Labour wins Blackpool South by-election as Tories lose councils

Labour wins Blackpool South by-election and gains control of four councils in the UK local elections. [ more ]

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London: Boy dies after man attacks people, police with sword DW 04/30/2024

The incident in East London involving a sword-wielding man was not considered terrorism-related by the police. [ more ]

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UK Prime Minister Sunak suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour

Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour, criticizes PM Sunak's government for chaotic leadership and failure to secure borders. [ more ]

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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects as Rishi Sunak ambushed at PMQs

Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor to Labour in a shock move during Prime Minister's Questions, sparking discussions around a potential vote of confidence in Rishi Sunak. [ more ]

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Full updating list of London mayoral election results

Change in voting system for London elections to first-past-the-post method. [ more ]

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Too much woke and not enough awake, Sadiq. It's got to stop

London is facing a surge in crime with brazen thefts and attacks happening regularly, leading to a sense of fear and helplessness among residents. [ more ]

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Man With Sword Stabs Several People in London, Police Say

Knife crime incident in northeast London during the morning commute hours resulted in five people being hospitalized. [ more ]

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London mayor election: Bots, misleading URLS cause voter confusion

Voters facing fake news challenges in London mayor election. [ more ]

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Local election results in full: Who has won the council and mayoral ballots?

Conservatives facing potential worst defeat in 40 years in local elections. [ more ]

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Sunak's future at risk as Tories suffer worst local election losses in 30 years

Keir Starmer's Labour Party won significant victories in local elections, signaling a potential threat to Rishi Sunak's Tory leadership. [ more ]

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How will success and failure unfold in the local elections?

Interpreting local election results requires nuance to understand national trends and potential shifts. [ more ]

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Tories hit by big council losses in last pre-general election test

Conservatives faced significant losses in local elections prior to the general election. [ more ]

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Local election results 2024: Tories expecting difficult' evening, transport secretary concedes, as votes are counted live

Transport Secretary Mark Harper expresses concern over potential tough evening for Conservatives amidst fears of heavy losses. [ more ]

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Labour Wins Landslide in Local UK Elections Amid Tory Crackdown on Migrants

Conservative Party's harsh asylum policy backfires in local elections with potential loss of 500 council seats. [ more ]

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Election results: Labour adds to Tory misery with mayoral wins

Labour under Keir Starmer secured multiple victories in regional mayor contests, dealing a blow to the Conservatives and challenging PM Boris Johnson's leadership. [ more ]

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From mayoral elections to Rwanda removals, Sunak won't let the truth jeopardise his mission | Stewart Lee

Tory mayors seeking anonymity in elections, using fake community Facebook groups to spread misinformation. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan and his dog arrive at polling station as London mayor casts election vote

Sadiq Khan, current Mayor of London, voted in local elections, including for his mayoral seat, with his wife and dog, showcasing civic participation and responsibility. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan elected London mayor for third term in further boost for Labour

Sadiq Khan won a third term as London mayor in a close contest with Susan Hall, navigating through strategic challenges and voter sentiments. [ more ]

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What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election

Labour Party likely to return to power in UK general election after recent local elections. [ more ]

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10,000 London cabbies sue Uber for 250 million over taxi-booking rules

London cabbies are suing Uber for breaching taxi-booking rules, which could cost the company over 250 million. [ more ]

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Who won the London mayoral election?

London Mayoral Election 2024 has concluded with a list of diverse candidates including incumbent Sadiq Khan and a variety of party representatives. [ more ]

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Islamophobia has warped the London mayoral race. That makes Sadiq Khan's poll lead even more impressive | Zoe Williams

Local elections can reveal broader national and global political trends. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan has 'completely lost control' of London's streets, say families of victims

Knife crime in London has increased by 38% since Mayor Sadiq Khan took office. Families of victims blame lack of control and lenient policies for the surge. [ more ]

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London: Arrest after man attacks people, police with sword DW 04/30/2024

London police arrested a man wielding a sword after an attack, confirming it was not terror-related. [ more ]

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London mayor among the results due after Tories crushed in local elections live

Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for lack of valid ID, highlighting the need for photo ID requirement introduced during his time in office. [ more ]

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Three men stabbed to death in horrific London bank holiday weekend violence

Three men were stabbed to death during a bank holiday weekend in London, highlighting the rising knife and gun crime in the city. [ more ]

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If Joe Biden Really Wants to Celebrate Press Freedom, He Should Free Julian Assange

President Biden praises free press but actions contradict rhetoric by imprisoning journalists like Assange and Khan. [ more ]

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UK Conservative defeats pile pressure on PM Rishi Sunak DW 05/03/2024

The UK's ruling Conservative Party led by PM Rishi Sunak suffered significant losses in local elections, putting Sunak's position at risk ahead of the national election. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan accuses Lee Anderson of fuelling hate' amid secret recording

Sadiq Khan accuses Lee Anderson of fuelling hate crime with remarks, highlighting consequences of divisive rhetoric. [ more ]

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London elections 2024: Tory triumph in Havering and Redbridge

Keith Prince and Susan Hall of the Conservative Party emerged as winners in the Havering & Redbridge constituency elections. [ more ]

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U.K.'s Governing Conservatives Set for Historic Losses in Local Polls, Labour Urges General Election

Labour Party gains control in local elections, increasing pressure on Conservative Party and Prime Minister ahead of general election. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan heckled by Britain First candidate just moments into victory speech

Sadiq Khan expressed gratitude amid boos but remained focused on seeking a general election and addressing threats and protests against his family. [ more ]

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U.K. local election results could spell doom for Conservative Party

Labour Party wins big in local elections, signaling desire for change [ more ]

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What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election

Local elections in England and Wales serve as a critical indicator for the upcoming U.K. general election, showcasing a potential shift in power dynamics. [ more ]

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Tories may not win election, Sunak admits while claiming hung parliament likely

Rishi Sunak acknowledges Conservatives might not win next general election due to recent local election defeats. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan's victory speech in full as London Mayor blasts 'fear mongering'

Sadiq Khan re-elected for record third term as London mayor with a significant majority. [ more ]

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Lib Dems on verge of historic breakthrough in London

Liberal Democrats are confident in their strong campaign and aim for historic breakthrough in London elections. [ more ]

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Tories blast Khan over 'failure' to take 'violent crime in London seriously enough'

Criticism towards Mayor of London for lack of focus on violent crime epidemic. [ more ]

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What impact could Gaza war have on local elections in UK

Labour's stance on Israel's war in Gaza may have impacted local elections despite projected seat gains. [ more ]

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UK: Sadiq Khan wins historic 3rd term as London mayor DW 05/04/2024

Labour Party urges UK PM to call general election after Conservative Party losses [ more ]

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